Peter Wolinski
Peter is the Reviews Editor at Tom's Guide. Having built gaming PCs since he was 10 (that's a while ago now) he's a bit of a nerd about components and hardware. He's also been an iPhone user since the classic iPhone 4, and a Mac user for well over a decade. Experienced in using and testing all kinds of technology — from phones through to tablets, computers, games consoles, cameras and smart home tech — helping people find the best tech for them (at the best prices) is what Peter does best. A photographer since he bought his first camera (a Fujifilm) in 2015, Peter was previously an Editor for Canon-Europe.com. He then edited the Cameras and How To sections of Tom's Guide. When he's not crafting helpful, in-depth reviews, Peter can usually be found out and about honing his architectural photography skills, riding his motorcycle around Welsh mountain roads, telling everyone about his two greyhounds, squeezing a few extra FPS out of PC games or perfecting his espresso shots.
Latest articles by Peter Wolinski
![A screenshot showing how to enable battery share on Google Pixel phones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/shbuhNBztkUh4aqwHB4DTb-320-80.jpg)
How to charge other devices with your Android or Pixel phone
By Peter Wolinski last updated
How to charge other devices with your Google Pixel phone, either wired or wirelessly.
![The MacBook Pro 2021 (14-inch)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bBAQjTGucAnERFdnJU6wdc-320-80.jpg)
How to view Wi-Fi passwords on Mac
By Peter Wolinski published
Learn how to view Wi-Fi passwords on Mac in just a few simple steps.
![A photograph of a Pixel 6 Pro being used with Stay Awake to function in StandBy Mode](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qLbHKtzviy78v4fS8X5QGK-320-80.jpg)
I used this Pixel Dev Ops hack to jerry rig iOS StandBy Mode on Android — how to do it yourself
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to use the Stay Awake Develop option on Pixel to recreate iOS StandBy Mode.
![A photo of the Microsoft Photos generative erase feature being used](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XnJVDVcyfKmuL8nRKMY8kG-320-80.jpg)
The Pixel’s AI Magic Eraser just got copied on Windows 11 — how and when you can use it
By Peter Wolinski published
Windows' Generative erase will tidy up photos in seconds. Here's how and when you can access it.
![Spotify mobile app with Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hFdhaTqwRgyuuUXUQLQz7U-320-80.jpg)
How to see your Spotify listening history
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Want to view your listening history on Spotify? Here's how.
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19 hidden Android features you should be using
By Andy Sansom last updated
Android phones are capable of so many things, here are 19 hacks you probably didn't know about.
![Google Pixel 8 Pro held in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hFAMCmis77W8eddBL6oiga-320-80.jpg)
You can change your Google Pixel's screen resolution to save battery life — here's how
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to alter your Google Pixel's screen resolution to save battery.
![A photo of a man holding an iPhone in front of his face and talking into it. He has a happy expression on his face.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Tccu6yUXq4tXhXyf4qTh3-320-80.jpg)
How to send a voice note in iOS Messages
By Peter Wolinski published
Learn how to send a voice note in iOS Messages.
![iPhone screen showing the Safari app icon in the center](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gvdmm9HZT4DwWH6WPi4FW8-320-80.jpg)
How to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad.
![YouTube open on an Android phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VqxRbMebL9y3XvsrN3766Z-320-80.jpg)
How to download YouTube videos on iOS, Android, Mac and PC
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our complete guide for how to download YouTube videos explains the best free methods for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC.
![Find My iPhone - representing an article about how to protect your iPhone from thieves](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xU44EPgXTdaC7AVLRXGD3D-320-80.jpg)
3 simple tricks to protect your iPhone from thieves
By Peter Wolinski last updated
If you've lost an iPhone, there's a few simple steps you can take to stop thieves getting access and maybe even get it back
![A photo of the Fujifilm X-H2S against a grey background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2xijtcaZjNdjwooBYBaujL-320-80.jpg)
Fujifilm X-H2S review — worth it in 2024?
By Peter Wolinski published
The Fujifilm X-H2S is the ultimate APS-C camera. Thanks to falling prices, though, it makes more sense than ever in 2024.
![An image of a Pixel being held in a person's hand with the Circle to Search feature being used on the screen to search for a mausoleum.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBiJ8CCnrQdURKYQupV5NL-320-80.jpg)
Your Pixel could now have Circle to Search — how to find out and use it
By Peter Wolinski published
Certain Google Pixel phones now support Circle to Search. Here's how it works.
![Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bHa4QRakbaesZbkin9YmAA-320-80.jpg)
This Galaxy S24 AI camera feature gets rid of reflections in photos — here's how to use it
By Peter Wolinski published
How to remove reflections from photos on the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra.
![Apple Messages app on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WzBYJU756YUghSPNK6QiLD-320-80.jpg)
This handy trick fixes the most annoying thing about iOS 17 Messages — try it yourself now
By Peter Wolinski published
If the new "+" menu in Messages in iOS 17 isn't for you, here's how to make it a little less frustrating
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Your Pixel phone has an 'Extra dim' switch to make the screen even darker at night — where to find it
By Peter Wolinski published
How to enable the Google Pixel 'Extra dim' mode to decrease screen brightness even further.
![A baby crying next to an image of an Echo Dot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9r4wVomszegysjRwYsTeai-320-80.jpg)
Alexa can detect your baby crying and lull them back to sleep — how to set it up
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how you can set up Alexa to function as a monitor that'll lull baby back to sleep when they cry.
![A photo of the Gmail app tile on an Android phone, with the Play Store and Google Photos apps next to it. The wallpaper is of a green landscape.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ypEhmCQeELFeYLH4P6n3rg-320-80.jpg)
Your Android phone can now read your Gmail out loud — how it works
By Peter Wolinski published
Android's Reading mode app will now read your Gmail inbox out loud. How to set it up.
![A photo of the Apple Maps app tile displayed on an iPhone screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lydp8HmdvJz9dgWJheHY7i-320-80.jpg)
How to turn off the voice in Apple Maps
By Peter Wolinski published
Turn off the voice in Apple Maps with just a few taps.
![A photo of the Google Chrome logo on a black background, displayed on the screen of a large MacBook Pro which is situated on a table with green foliage behind.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqasG8NPQMFAY2d3jB2cf4-320-80.jpg)
This hidden setting makes browsing on Google Chrome way faster — where to find it
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to enable Chrome's Extended preloading feature if you want to make browsing and searching much quicker.
![An Amazon Echo Dot next to a photo of a barking dog](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cH4n8cEMYN6pCG4V9kBoQA-320-80.jpg)
This hidden Alexa trick can stop your dog barking while you’re out — here’s how
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to set up an Alexa automation to detect and stop your dog barking when you're out.
![A photo of the Akaso Brave 8 against a blue background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AJFAhSS6ACzfpqRQnnh3pL-320-80.jpg)
Akaso Brave 8 review
By Peter Wolinski published
A few redeeming features don’t justify the price
![Google Pixel 8 Pro held in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NFmEtnnZjipUTaNpwvGs9b-320-80.jpg)
This Pixel camera feature makes your videos look professional instantly — where to find it
By Peter Wolinski published
How to enable video stabilization on Google Pixel phones.